The battle of the promoted teams ended with Milford getting their first three points, while Ben Youssef's team dropped points again. Kaze walked away with three points against Rise and Shine while Usuthu claimed a crucial victory over the Lehlohonolo Seema-coached team in Durban on Saturday, Gavin Hunts side collected their first three points of the 2026/27 campaign after a debutant Quwan Plaatjies scored a hat-trick in his first-ever professional match.
The Stellies head coach has heaped praise on the breakout star, comparing the youngster to Bafana Bafana legend Mark Williams. The 20-year-old forward made a stunning impact on his senior debut, netting a historic hat-trick to secure his side’s first victory of the Premier Soccer League season.
The Brazilians legend Teko Modise has issued a clear challenge to the 29-year-old, insisting the defender must find greater consistency to cement his place in the starting line-up. After a quiet debut season at Chloorkop, the former Stellenbosch man has finally been given a run of games at the beginning of the 2026/27 campaign.
The Brazilians' head coach has sent a clear message to the club's supporters regarding the integration of academy prospects into the first team. Following a challenging start to the 2026/27 campaign, the Portuguese tactician has been forced to lean on the club's youth structures due to a mounting injury list and unforeseen squad absences.
Amakhosi defender has issued a confident warning to the Tshwane giants, insisting that the Glamour Boys have identified the African champions’ vulnerabilities and made significant improvements in their approach. The two heavyweights are set to clash at FNB Stadium this Saturday in what is already being billed as a season-defining fixture for both clubs.
The Brazilians find themselves at the centre of a growing debate regarding player welfare following the recent exclusion of the 28-year-old winger from the first-team set-up. Mental performance expert Jordan Byrne has now challenged the Pretoria giants and SAFA to overhaul their approach to psychological support to prevent further talent from falling through the cracks.